In this interview, Poncho & Cruz sit down with Steven Sandoval to discuss manifesting success, wild industry stories, millionaire habits & many more topics surrounding artists' success within their careers.

"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping artists turn their passion into a career."

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro  
1:04 - Comeup story
4:11 - Shooting models 
5:31 - Transitioning to shooting celebrities
6:53 - Millionaire habits 
7:55 - Self belief / believing in others
9:20 - Staying energetic & motivated
10:56 - Finding the right team
12:46 - Jonny Nunez stories
14:33 - Can energy be taught?
15:07 - How much network matters
16:01 - Sneaking into rooms
17:14 - How SS started shooting for celebrities
19:30 - The power of saying yes
20:38 - When to turn down opportunities
22:51 - Manifesting success
24:06 - The future for SS
24:59 - What connecting dots can do
25:53 - Unappreciative people
26:22 - When to cut people off
28:09 - How to tell friends it ain’t working out
29:10 - How the industry treats people
30:51 - SS’s mindset in big rooms
33:06 - What SS wishes artists would understand
33:06 - Networking mistakes 
37:25 - Having a career assistant
37:57 - Staying ready / working with Jim Jones
39:07 - Scheduling your day
39:35 - Sacrifices for career
41:20 - Assistants vs managers
43:30 - What SS looks for in team members
46:13 - Shooting for brands vs celebrities
48:14 - Showing appreciation
50:12 - Why brands rock with SS
50:45 - Partying with Leonardo DiCaprio
51:56 - When to turn the camera off
53:25 - Hardest part about pursuing a career in the music industry
54:19 - Biggest career regret 
56:56 - What’s next for SS
59:35 - Outro